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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two things are moving together in Merlin's vision?

2. What does Merlin do with Cadal's body?

3. What is seen when Ambrosius passed?

4. Of whom does Merlin have visions?

5. What is the name of the hill with Merlin's cave?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Uther described at this point in the story?

2. Why does Uther have no problem going up into the Lady Ygraine's room?

3. What happens in the battle between Merlin and Brithael?

4. What news does the real Brithael give to the Lady Ygraine?

5. What does Cadal say about Merlin's vision?

6. Why do King Vortigern and his men want to kill Merlin?

7. Why was Killare thought of as a holy place?

8. How is Lady Niniane described in this section?

9. What does Lady Niniane say about the parentage of Merlin?

10. Why is Uther upset with Merlin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The character of Keri seems minor at first, but her complexity seems to tell the reader there is more she has to offer.

Part 1 - Compare the Keri who was a nun, to the Keri that emerged after she left the nunnery.

Part 2 - What do you think Keri symbolizes in this novel?

Part 3 - Why is Keri's mouth compared to a cave in Merlin's descriptions? What does this seem to say about her role in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing plays a major role in this novel, giving the characters a sense of what might happen as well as helping the reader to see how the story may or may not unfold.

Part 1 - Give at least three examples of foreshadowing in the novel.

Part 2 - Describe each example of foreshadowing, the setting, and whether it came true the way it was perceived.

Part 3 - Why do you think foreshadowing is used in this story? What does it contribute to the story? To the characters? To the outcomes?

Essay Topic 3

The images of the dragons are common in this story. They offer signs, omens, and information to those who are looking for them or who are knowledgeable about their meaning.

Part 1 - Give three examples of dragon symbols in this story.

Part 2 - Describe the significance of each of the dragon symbols you've chosen.

Part 3 - What are your thoughts as to the relevance of the dragon as a major symbol. What does the dragon stand for?

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